Leadership 101 for New Leaders

10 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Learn fundamentals of leadership as a new leader and unlock your leadership potential that inspires and drives business.

Previously at

Box
Uber
MasterClass
Postmates
UC Davis Health

Course overview

Learn Leadership Fundamentals That Will Help You Uncover Your Leadership Style

Course Description:

In this course, leaders will embark on a journey of self-discovery and leadership excellence, designed to uncover and leverage their unique 'why.' This foundational understanding will serve as the cornerstone of their leadership style, enabling them to lead with authenticity and purpose. Leaders will transform into results-driven leaders capable of tackling real-world challenges and driving business success. Through discussions, projects, and group activities, this course provides actionable strategies and practical tools to immediately implement effective leadership techniques.


What You Will Learn:


Leadership Vision Statement:

Approach: Engage in reflective exercises to define your leadership purpose and goals.

Result: Craft a clear and inspiring leadership vision that aligns with both personal aspirations and organizational objectives.

Value: Provide direction for your leadership journey, ensuring every decision you make is informed by your core values and purpose.


Emotional Intelligence:

Approach: Participate in role-playing activities and self-assessment exercises to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Result: Learn techniques to maintain composure under pressure and practice empathy to build trust with your team.

Value: Improve team dynamics and performance by understanding and managing emotions effectively.


Employee Intelligence:

Approach: Learn strategies to engage with your team on a deeper level, understanding their motivations, goals, and challenges.

Result: Build trust and transparency, creating an environment where team members feel valued and understood.

Value: Strengthen relationships through empathy and active listening, leading to greater engagement, loyalty, and performance.


Communication Skills:

Approach: Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback through real-world scenarios and group activities.

Result: Develop principles to be an effective storyteller to inspire and motivate your team, and adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse team members.

Value: Enhance your ability to communicate effectively and foster a collaborative team environment.


Building a Strong Team Foundation:

Approach: Explore proven strategies for aligning your team's mission, values, and objectives to drive results.

Result: Establish a high-performance team that is unified by shared goals and a commitment to mutual success.

Value: Build a resilient team culture where each member is empowered to contribute meaningfully, leading to consistent, long-term success.


Strategic Leadership:

Approach: Use data-driven methods and problem-solving exercises to gather and analyze information, identify patterns, and develop creative solutions.

Result: Learn frameworks to make informed decisions and lead your team to achieve outstanding results.

Value: Enhance your strategic thinking skills, leading to better decision-making and improved business outcomes.


Investing in this Course:

Immediate Benefits: Apply what you learn right away to solve real-world problems and drive business results.

Practical Skills: Gain practical knowledge and tools that go beyond theory, ensuring you can implement effective leadership strategies immediately.

Career Advancement: Equip yourself with the skills needed to excel as a leader, opening doors to career growth and advancement.

Support and Guidance: Receive personalized feedback and support throughout your leadership journey, ensuring continuous improvement and success.


Join us and unlock your potential to inspire and drive your team to success.

Tailored for Emerging Leaders and Seasoned Managers Wanting to Deepen Their Leadership Skills Through Empathetic and Purposeful Leadership

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Ideal for new, aspiring and current leaders seeking to foster a positive work culture, inspire their teams, and achieve significant results.

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Crafted for leaders seeking to enhance their leadership journey, inspire team excellence, and drive meaningful impact.

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Perfect for leaders looking to develop emotional intelligence, employee intelligence, and strategic decision-making skills.

What you’ll get out of this course

Create a Leadership Vision Statement to Define Your Purpose, Guide Decisions, and Inspire Your Leadership Journey.

Craft a leadership vision statement using a proven framework to gain clarity in your direction. This process fosters confident decision-making, ensures alignment with business goals, and inspires your team to achieve impactful outcomes through purposeful leadership.

Develop Emotional Intelligence to Lead with Empathy, Self-Awareness, and Composure Under Pressure.

Enhance your emotional intelligence by developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. Learn to manage challenges, maintain composure under pressure, and build deeper connections with your team through empathy, fostering trust and stronger leadership.

Master Employee Intelligence to Build Trust, Engage Your Team, and Create a High-Performance Culture.

Learn how to engage with your team on a deeper level by building trust, practicing active listening, and fostering transparency. This will create an environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated to collaborate, driving stronger performance and growth.

Align Your Team's Mission, Values, and OKRs with Business Goals to Drive Results and Build High-Performing Teams.

Align your team’s mission, values, and OKRs with organizational goals to create a high-performance culture. Develop strategies for fostering accountability, empowering your team to work towards shared objectives, and achieving measurable results that benefit the business.

Master Communication Skills to Inspire Action, Motivate Your Team, and Resolve Conflicts Effectively.

Develop effective communication skills to inspire, motivate, and navigate team challenges. Learn to adapt your communication style, practice active listening, and resolve conflicts constructively, ensuring your leadership drives team cohesion and enhances overall performance.

 Refine Feedback Skills to Foster Growth, Encourage Development, and Drive Continuous Improvement in Your Team.

Learn how to give and receive actionable feedback that promotes growth and development. Use feedback as a coaching tool to foster a culture of continuous improvement, helping your team enhance performance and strengthening relationships for long-term success.

This course includes

3 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

In-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

11 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Nov 6—Nov 10

    Nov

    6

    Session 1

    Wed 11/68:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)

    Nov

    7

    Session 2

    Thu 11/78:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)

Week 2

Nov 11—Nov 15

    Nov

    13

    Session 3

    Wed 11/138:00 PM—9:30 PM (UTC)

Post-course

    Inspirational Leadership: Discover and Live Your Why

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    Empathetic Leadership: Inspire Through Understanding

    2 items

    Visionary Leadership: Craft and Communicate Your Vision

    1 item

    Courageous Leadership: Navigate Challenges with Confidence

    1 item

    Building a Positive Work Culture: Team Cohesion

    1 item

    Communication Excellence: Lead with Clarity

    1 item

    Inclusive Leadership: Fostering Diversity and Unity

    1 item

    Resilient Leadership: Overcome Setbacks with Strength

    1 item

    Strategic Leadership: Mastering Decision-Making

    1 item

Meet your instructor

Nitin Gupta

Nitin Gupta

Nitin brings extensive leadership and strategic experience, having led teams at three hyper-growth companies (each valued at over $2B) and founded and led two successful startups, both of which were acquired. He founded and led the B2B business unit at MasterClass, spearheaded one of the top strategic verticals at Box through its IPO, and led a key Enterprise team at Postmates through its acquisition by Uber. Additionally, Nitin has founded two venture-backed startups, both of which were acquired.


Nitin has managed teams of various sizes and industries at the executive level and has hands-on experience across every stage of a startup’s lifecycle— from early-stage to IPO and public company leadership. He is also a Professor at UC Davis, where he teaches the course Launching a Company.

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This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

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